Wednesday, January 24, 2024 ~ 2:00 p.m.
Swedeburg Covenant Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment at Sunrise Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Prayer Service ~ 7:00 p.m.
Swedeburg Covenant Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
In care of the family for future designation
Gloria Kay Nordstrom, 68, of Wahoo, Nebraska, entered into rest on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born December 19, 1955 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Charles and Helen (Needham) Frahm. Gloria graduated from Minden High School in 1975.
Byron and Gloria found their soul mates at a young age. In 8th grade, Gloria rode her horses to the country school to pick up Byron so they could go riding after school. They laughed later in life at not knowing Byron didn’t like horses. They were united in marriage on July 10th, 1980, in Wahoo, Nebraska.
Gloria was a proud daughter, sister, wife, and mother of military family members. Her parents were both veterans of WWII. Her father served in the Army Air Corps and her mother in the Navy WAVES. Her brother Mark served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Her son Donnie served 5 tours in the Air Force. Gloria proudly supported her husband during his military career based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
After raising their children, Gloria worked at Hinky Dinky in Wahoo. Following her career at Hinky Dinky Gloria found her calling supporting and serving others at Region V services for over 20 years until her retirement. She was known to frequently bring clients to the farm to see the animals and even spend holidays with her and her family.
During her battle with cancer Byron and Gloria Nordstrom were able to achieve their life long goal of building and moving to their country dream home complete with livestock including donkeys, horses, cows, and eventually goats.
When Gloria wasn’t working, she loved spending time with her family, including her ten grandchildren, attending their activities. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, riding her horses, camping, baking, puzzles and Hallmark movies. In Gloria’s eyes anyone and everyone she met she treated and loved them like a member of her family. She was a dedicated member of the Swedeburg Covenant Church.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Byron; children, Jessie (R.J.) Linder of Overton, NE, Donnie (Crystal) Nordstrom of Alliance, NE, Andy (Lacie) Nordstrom of Wahoo, NE and Robert (Jamie) Nordstrom of Naper, NE; grandchildren, Lilly and Violet Nelms, Wyatt Linder, Richard and Zackary Nordstrom, Trenton Erdmann, Austyn and Charlie Nordstrom , Lane and Cash Nordstrom; brother, Mark (Laurie) Frahm of Great Falls, MT; sister, Sue (Jeff) Larson of Minden, NE; brother-in-law, Tim Nordstrom of Wahoo, NE; special friends, Larry and Kim Houfek, Bonnie Schreiber; many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Helen Frahm; parents-in-law, Cecil and Marjorie Nordstrom.
I am so sorry for your loss. Gloria was a sweet and kind person to everyone she meet. She will missed. Many prayers sent during this healing process
Dear Byron and family,
I am so saddened to hear this news. I did not realize Gloria was fighting cancer. She always had a beautiful smile on her face. You two were always so friendly whenever I ran into you somewhere. You have my deepest sympathy.
We considered Gloria as a forever friend.
We were neighbors and also went riding our ponies along with their horses. I remember having homemade ice cream at their home and playing outside in the dark when we were younger.
Then in our married life we were neighbors once again and our kids got to play together. We enjoyed our visits with you all.
Byron and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Gloria passing. She has a special place in heaven with Aunt Marge and Uncle Cecil. If we can do anything to help please let us know. Sending our love to you all
Gloria was such a good person. Always had a smile, a kind comment and she raised the nicest kids. Your whole family has our sincere condolences.
Deepest sympathy to Byron and all of the family. Gloria was a tender soul and will be sorely missed. God’s peace and blessings.
My sincere sympathy to the family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Gloria. She was a very special person and I will forever be greatful to her for her special care of my son, Robbie, especially during his cancer journey.
Byron & family, I was deeply saddened to read about your precious Gloria’s passing. She reminded me very much of our sweet sweet Aunt Marge and will be greatly missed by all who were lucky to know her. Sending my deepest sympathy and much love. Cousin Cindy Fairchild Crawford.
I am so sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. I enjoyed seeing her at the volleyball games earlier this year. I am shocked to hear this.
What a sweet woman. My prayers to all of you.